Rhett26 2 #1 Posted December 18, 2019 New to forum. Looking at older WH, saw this on CL. Owner has no idea, can get more pics if needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,015 #2 Posted December 18, 2019 Pretty sure I can see a starter generator in that picture which dates it to 1967 or earlier, usually. Also a six-speed transmission. That's about the time they started using those. Other pictures would help.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #3 Posted December 18, 2019 to I agree with @ebinmaine It has the old style mule drive also. Im gonna say a no name late 60s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhett26 2 #4 Posted December 18, 2019 Thanks for replies. 1 more pic. Would like to revive older WH to mow <1 acre yard. Seems to me WH mowing decks hold up well and auto tractor may be way to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,015 #5 Posted December 18, 2019 Automatic versus manual is certainly a preference issue. I tend to prefer the manual transmissions but I also don't have a lot of areas where I need to switch in and out of gears on a constant basis except for plowing. I don't mow so I can't really speak for that. If you have a yard that you don't need to change directions constantly a manual will serve you just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 766 #6 Posted December 18, 2019 A bonus is it has the wheel weights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,527 #7 Posted December 18, 2019 Welcome to the forum. The ID plate may be in this location Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,354 #8 Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) Seems an almost identical machine showed up in a question of ID. My vote was a 10/1267 or a Raider between 68-70.. That hood is 100% post 1970. A few things off though. After 68 they added full length footplates, a 3 spoke steering wheel, but did away with the generator starter. Some early Raider 12's did have full boards and a genny.. however the hood is wrong. That 2 spoke wheel looks to be the smaller one, and that would tell me 1965-6. 67 wheels are lager and a little different shape. That dash also has no headlight switch location, further pointing to a 1966/7. ..A proper mutt if anything. Must have been Johnny Cash's mower. Curious what the ID tag would say. Edited December 18, 2019 by Stepney 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,307 #9 Posted December 18, 2019 It's newer then 1967...running boards. 1968/69/70/71 and 1972's were all Raiders with the 6 speed 10 pinion LS. Also the stripes on the hood make it like 70/71. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,354 #10 Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: It's newer then 1967...running boards. 1968/69/70/71 and 1972's were all Raiders with the 6 speed 10 pinion LS. Also the stripes on the hood make it like 70/71. The steering wheel, generator, and dash point to something earlier however. Have seen a share of 66-7's 'dressed up' as newer models. An engine swap is one thing, but the entire dash? Do my eyes deceive me or does it also have an odd looking clutch pedal? Edited December 18, 2019 by Stepney 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 10,251 #12 Posted December 19, 2019 @Rhett26 What ever you decide do not be afraid of a Manual trans WH tractor, they are almost, or should I say bulletproof, I have 5 manuals and 1 hydro, both have their place. And TO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites